WattBuy’s Guide to

Electricity in
Alto

New Mexico

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The State of Electricity in Alto

Here's the average monthly bill, usage, and carbon footprint of residents in Alto

Average monthly bill

January

$342highest

February

$200

March

$192

April

$146

May

$142

June

$144

July

$143

August

$149

September

$141lowest

October

$153

November

$171

December

$219

Carbon Emissions

681 lbs CO₂

Monthly Usage

1,298 kWh

Where does Alto’s electricity come from?

Alto's energy comes from Wind, Natural Gas, Solar, Coal, and Hydroelectric. Wind is the largest source of electricity, providing 43% of Alto's energy. Natural Gas is the second largest source, making up 34%. Solar provides 14% of the energy in Alto. Coal provides 9% of the energy in Alto. Hydroelectric provides 1% of the energy in Alto.

43%

Wind

34%

Natural Gas

14%

Solar

9%

Coal

1%

Hydroelectric

Solar energy in Alto

The state of solar in Alto

Solar power is on the rise, helping homeowners save on their electricity bills and power their homes sustainably.

0 kWh

Energy generated by average sized system

$12,165

Average system cost

(after federal incentive)

10 years

Payback period

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Net Metering Available

Get paid for the extra solar you produce

Net metering policies in Alto can help solar panel owners save money and reduce their carbon footprint. When your solar panels generate more electricity than you use, you can send the excess back to the grid and receive credit on your next bill. Just something to keep in mind when considering solar panels.

Utilities in Alto

Otero County Electric Coop Inc

Otero County Electric Coop Inc Rates

Otero County Electric Coop Inc has several different electricity rates for residential customers, as shown in the table below.

Rate NameRate TypeCost Per kWh
Residential Optional - Time of Use RateTOU9¢ to 27¢
Residential - Regular RateFixed14¢

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